IHR Physical Therapist PRN (As Needed Non-Benefited)

IHR Physical Therapist PRN (As Needed Non-Benefited)

The Physical Therapist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

A licensed physical therapist who complies with the Code of Ethics/Standards of Practice as outlined by their professional organization and by the State of Illinois. The position includes direct patient care, teaching, participation on appropriate committees and departmental process improvement. Serves as a role model for all therapists and clinical interns in all aspects of professional, clinical, communication, education and leadership activities.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced physical therapist to join our in-house registry team, providing high-quality care at our Outpatient Oakbrook Rehab Clinic. This is an hourly position requiring a minimum commitment of 16 hours per month. The ideal candidate will have strong outpatient experience and a flexible schedule that aligns with clinic hours. Clinic hours are Mondays-Thursdays: 7:00AM-7:00PM and Fridays: 7:00AM-5:00PM.

Responsibilities include demonstrating the four NM values of teamwork, patients first, integrity, and excellence in daily work and interactions; presenting a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and appearance; providing accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers; using effective service recovery skills to solve problems or service breakdowns when they occur; maintaining primary responsibility over patient plan of care through timely and consistent collaboration with treating PT/ PTAs; demonstrating teamwork by helping co-workers within and across departments; using organizational and unit/department resources efficiently; managing work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time; contributing to opportunities and processes for continuous improvement; participating in efforts to reduce costs, streamline work processes, improve and grow services we provide; demonstrating creative problem solving and diversity when adapting the treatment to special circumstances as evidenced by team feedback and documentation; demonstrating essential skill competencies in selecting the appropriate evaluation in the use of treatment modalities, equipment and protocols; assuming complete responsibility over the course of physical therapist patient management from the time of initial contact to discharge for functional progress, safety and treatment outcome; adhering to department policy regarding evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries; completing daily notes that reflect patient's response to treatment, actual performance, and an assessment as to status, relevant to the treatment plan and eventual discharge needs; providing educational materials and methods appropriate to the patient's level of understanding and motivation; participating in committees, department processes and special projects in accordance with clinical expertise and individual performance plan; working to develop and maintain professional relationships with members of healthcare teams; creating a culture of respectful communication by listening, asking for team member input, open and honest conversation, approachability, and timely acknowledgement of individual and team contributions; accepting constructive feedback and can make timely changes; proactively completing non-patient care responsibilities within established timelines; contributing to educational efforts of department/clinic; actively participating in student clinical or observation programs; maintaining productivity standards; demonstrating willingness to flex schedule or assignment to meet patient care needs, staff meetings and department specific meetings outside of normal work hours.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in State of Illinois
• BLS from American Heart Association upon hire

Preferred:

• Masters or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.